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This study investigates the use of potato starch as a functional ingredient in the formulation of plant-based liquid egg alternatives. It demonstrates that increasing potato starch concentration enhances cooking yield and contributes to the physicochemical properties and microbial stability of the final product.
This study investigates the impact of sequential ultrasound treatment on the structural and gelation properties of composite protein systems containing potato protein. The research highlights how specific ultrasonic sequences can optimize the assembly and functional performance of animal-plant protein gels for food science applications.
This study evaluates the impact of different crop rotation sequences, such as sorghum and Cucumis africanus, on soil microbial health and tuber yield in Solanum tuberosum cropping systems. The research demonstrates that diversifying potato rotations can improve soil organic carbon and microbial diversity while effectively managing plant-parasitic nematodes to maintain potato yields.
This review examines food safety risks associated with major root and tuber crops, including potatoes, in sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights challenges such as chemical contaminants, heavy metals, and pesticide residues, while discussing mitigation strategies and policy gaps to improve food security and public health.
This study explores the use of phosphatidic acid (PA) as a signaling molecule to enhance plant immunity against Potato virus Y (PVY). The research demonstrates that exogenous PA application activates defense responses and reduces viral accumulation, offering a potential strategy for managing one of the most significant pathogens in potato cultivation.
The study introduces a phenotyping method that combines 2D chlorophyll fluorescence imaging with 3D structural data to map PSII efficiency across different canopy layers. It specifically evaluates Solanum tuberosum under drought stress, demonstrating how vertical canopy analysis can provide more accurate physiological insights for potato breeding and stress response modeling.
This review examines the bioactive compounds in various potato (Solanum tuberosum) varieties, such as polyphenols and resistant starch, and their role in mitigating metabolic syndrome. It highlights the molecular pathways and gut microbiome modulations through which these potato-derived constituents improve metabolic health and intestinal homeostasis.
This study identifies sugar beet as a reproductive host for the planthopper Reptalus quinquecostatus, a vector for pathogens that cause rubbery taproot disease in potatoes. Understanding the vector's life cycle and host range is critical for managing the spread of these diseases in potato production.
This study develops a multifunctional food packaging film using potato protein and gelatin as a matrix, reinforced with zinc oxide and caffeic acid. The resulting film exhibits enhanced mechanical properties, antioxidant capacity, and ammonia-responsive color changes, making it suitable for food preservation and freshness monitoring.
This study identifies StICE1 as a key transcription factor in potato that enhances cold tolerance by directly activating the expression of StCBF genes. Through functional genomics and molecular assays, the researchers demonstrated that the StICE-StCBF-StCOR/StKIN1 pathway regulates antioxidant defenses and osmotic homeostasis, providing a target for breeding frost-resistant cultivars.